Our parents and
grand parents keep telling us that the blessing has removed from time
and money. They tell us how they used to live with very little amount of
money but yet was more than satisfying; and how they used to do many
activities in the day while now time is passing very fast. One can ask
is this expression true or right? What do they mean when they talk about
blessings in that context?
Blessings in
that context, (Barakah in Arabic), is spiritual gifts or protection
transmitted from
Allah.
It is also described as "the greater good" derived from any act.
Indeed Muslims
are encouraged to seek blessings in their children, money, health …etc.
But how do we do that?
To seek the
blessings, we have to follow some guidelines:
Fear of
Allah. If the people of the towns had but believed and feared
God, We should indeed have opened out to them (All kinds of)
blessings from heaven and earth; but they rejected (the truth), and
We brought them to book for their misdeeds. [7:96]
…And
for those who fear God, He (ever) prepares a way out, and He provides
for him from (sources) he never could imagine…. [65:2]
Reciting Quran. (Here is) a Book which We
have sent down unto thee, full of blessings, that they may mediate
on its Signs, and that men of understanding may receive admonition.[38:29]
Praying to Allah to give us His blessings.
By not being mean and greedy. «Hakim bin Hizam
said: (Once) I asked Allah's Apostle (for something) and he gave it
to me. Again I asked and he gave (it to me). Again I asked and he
gave (it to me). And then he said:‘O Hakim! This property is
like a sweet fresh fruit; whoever takes it without greediness, he is
blessed in it, and whoever takes it with greediness, he is not
blessed in it, and he is like a person who eats but is never
satisfied; and the upper (giving) hand is better than the lower
(receiving) hand.’»
By being honest with people. Hakim bin Hizam
reported that Allah's Apostle said:«The seller and the buyer
have the right to keep or return goods as long as they have not
parted or till they part; and if both the parties spoke the truth
and described the defects and qualities (of the goods), then they
would be blessed in their transaction, and if they told lies or hid
something, then the blessings of their transaction would be lost.»
Starting
the day as early as possible.
Follow the prophet (sunnah) in every
aspect of life.
Relying on Allah. …And if any one puts his trust in God,
sufficient is (God) for him. For God will surely accomplish his
purpose: verily, for all things has God appointed a due proportion.[65:3]
Performing Istikharah for every matter.
Don’t ask
people but Allah.
Sadaqah.…and nothing do ye spend in
the least (in His cause) but He replaces it: for He is the Best of
those who grant Sustenance.[34:39]
Earn your money from clean source. God will
deprive usury of all blessing, but will give increase for deeds of
charity: For He loveth not creatures ungrateful and wicked.
[2: 276]
Thanking Allah for everything He give and gave to
you. God (on the other hand) will swiftly reward those who
(serve Him) with gratitude.[3:144]
And remember! your Lord caused to be declared
(publicly): "If ye are grateful, I will add more (favours) unto you; But
if ye show ingratitude, truly My punishment is terrible indeed.[14:7]
Doin the obligatory prayers. Enjoin prayer
on thy people, and be constant therein. We ask thee not to provide
sustenance: We provide it for thee. But the (fruit of) the Hereafter
is for righteousness.[20:132]
Continuous ask for forgiveness. Further I
have spoken to them in public and secretly in private, Saying, «Ask
forgiveness from your Lord; for He is Oft-Forgiving; He will send
rain to you in abundance; Give you increase in wealth and sons; and
bestow on you gardens and bestow on you rivers (of flowing water)…[71:9-12]
We ask Allah to
bless us, forgive us and reward us Paradise.
